Jain Journal 1971 04

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

Page 20

APRIL, 1971
209
The wives of the gods danced, artistically with amorous and coquettish gestures, placing the foot beautifully and full of excitement due to the side glances.
And the gods showered from above flowers rich, in various smells; so that the sky that was quite clear became within a moment dusty with the pollen.
Then the groups of gods brought speedily the pitchers filled with water of the milky ocean for the coronation of the best amongst the Jinas.
Then Indra began the coronation ceremony (lit. poured the water on him) taking a jewelled pitcher, to the accompaniment of the sound of the bustle of the hymns in praise (of the Jina) and the noisy notes of greetings.
Yama, Varuna, Soma and other great gods of great glory bathed the prince carefully and with pleased minds.
The goddesses like Indrani and others gladly besmeared (his body) with fragrant perfumes and powders with their fingers resembling the fresh blossoms (or sprouts).
And thus having done the sprinkling (or bathing) ceremony the delighted Indra then arranged the ornaments and decorations in their proper places, according to proper rules, on the body of the Jina.
And over his head was placed the crest-jewel, the best protection ; the ear-rings (were put) on the ears and the saphire bracelets on the arm.
The waist-band was fastened on the cloth girt round the loins of the Jina ; it, being brightened by the jewels, shone over the divine garment.
With great respect, having decorated his body with ornaments Indra delighted in mind, began to praise the Jina.
“Hail to you! O Sun to all darkness in the form of ignorance. You who are like the full-orbed moon unto the lotuses in the form of Bhavya (pious) souls. Hail to you ! again, who drain the ocean of worldly existence and you who are adorned with the mark of embellished srivatsa."